It’s time to remediate on multiplying polynomials.
When multiplying a monomial by a polynomial, use the distributive property.
Multiply coefficients and add exponents
Write your final answer so that exponents are in descending order
When multiplying two binomials, create a box and find the area of each rectangle.
Let’s use a box to multiply (x + 2) by (x – 3).
Find the area of each rectangle.
Combine like terms.
Write your answer so that exponents are in descending order.
You try these two practice problems. When you are ready to check your answers, go to the next slide.
Check your answers to the examples on the previous slide.